Small weddings, beautifully formed
Your Wedding by The Helford
Our reputation for wonderful food and friendly service in beautiful surroundings makes us the perfect choice for couples looking for a wedding or civil partnership in a peaceful and calm setting. Whether you are spending your whole day with us, making a mini break out of it or coming over after a ceremony elsewhere, we'll work with you to create your event and we'll all look after you.
We have indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony. Tie the knot in one of our beautiful lounges, our Country Club Room, in the gardens or down at the water's edge at The Helford.
"We could not be more delighted! You were so kind and thoughtful, and the hotel looked beautiful." Bride & Groom
Boutique Weddings
We specialise in boutique weddings for up to 20 people.
From the really small … we’ve hosted elopements, (where we have provided the witnesses), to weddings with 6 guests who enjoyed an intimate ceremony followed by dinner in the restaurant and a whole range of beautiful events for up to 20 people.
We hold a Civil Licence so can host your ceremony as well as your reception, so if you’re thinking ‘small is beautiful’ then come and pay us a visit. Our beautiful rooms offer you and your guests the chance to make a stay of it.
Your Ceremony
Exchange your vows in our beautifully light and bright function suite overlooking the garden and golf course. We’ll dress the registrar's table with white linen and arrange the room so you and your guests are comfortable (up to 20 guests).
You may choose to dress the chairs and we can help you arrange this.
Testimonials
We could not be more delighted! You were so kind and thoughtful and the hotel looked beautiful. The staff were so helpful and charming and the tables looked lovely. All our guests have said how much they liked the hotel and it was the perfect location for the happy day.
Bride & Groom
Everyone remarked on how delicious the food was … I loved my wedding breakfast, especially the dream roast potatoes!
Bride
We really can’t thank you all enough for making the weekend so special and run so smoothly!
Bride and Groom
Wedding Reception
Whether you have enjoyed your ceremony with us or tied the know elsewhere we can offer a lovely space for your wedding breakfast or reception.
Our room hire package includes a wedding co-ordinator to assist you along the way, bud vases and white linen on all tables and a PA system for speeches. You may also plug and play background music through the built-in AV system.
Dining
Our talented team of chefs have an enviable reputation for serving wonderful food using locally sourced ingredients. Our team can work with you to create a menu that fits the style of your wedding and suits your budget.
For elopements or very small weddings you may choose to dine in our main restaurant, or if you’re happy in the function room that’s great too... we can talk that over when we’re helping you make your plans. If you’re putting together your own wedding breakfast you can choose a beautiful buffet or a sit down meal to enjoy in your private function room.
Menu Ideas
We can offer sit down meals, fork or finger buffets. To get the ball rolling here are some examples.
Please be aware that our food may contain, or come into contact with, common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, nuts, fish and shellfish. Please don't hesitate to ask us about the ingredients in our food. Our chefs are happy to cater for any dietary requirements and we can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, GF and other dietary requirements. We’ll work with you to see what produce is in season, what’s on offer and the type of meal you are looking for.
West Country ham hock and pistachio roll, celeriac remoulade, mustard frills
Granny Smith apple, Helford blue cheese, chicory, watercress, walnuts
Gravadlax of Scottish salmon, fennel and beetroot salad, vodka crème fraiche
Roasted and spiced Cornish monkfish, cauliflower purée, pancetta, curry oil, potato chips, coriander
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Cream of leek and potato soup
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Lemon sorbet
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Roast fillet of Cornish beef, black cabbage, wild mushrooms, roast shallots, garlic roast new potatoes,
Madeira sauce Pan-roasted breast of Barbary duck, Savoy cabbage, carrot purée, Parmentier potatoes, piccolo parsnips, sherry sauce
Grilled fillets of locally landed plaice, samphire, fine beans, Greenland prawns, sauté potatoes, nut brown butter
Pan-roasted supreme of Cornish wild sea bass, wilted spinach, crab and Parmesan mash, chive butter sauce
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Pear delice, Cornish clotted cream, toasted seeds, grilled figs
Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, Cornish vanilla ice creams
Dark chocolate pavé, raspberry sorbet, pistachio
A trio of cheeses: Cornish Blue, Cornish Yarg and Keltic Gold served with walnut quince jelly, celery and biscuits
Fresh fruit salad
A selection of Roskilly’s ice cream
Food Allergies, Intolerances and Dietary Requirements
Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, nuts, fish and shellfish. Before you place your order, please ask a member of our team about the ingredients in our food. Our chefs are happy to cater for any dietary requirements.
Fanned seasonal melon with a forest fruit compôte and creme fraiche
Smoked chicken, prawn and citrus fruits with a herb oil dressing
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Cold roasted gammon ham
Cold topside of beef
Poached salmon
served with a selection of salads and hot new potatoes
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Choice of hot or cold pudding
Cafetiére of freshly ground coffee
Food Allergies, Intolerances and Dietary Requirements
Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, nuts, fish and shellfish. Before you place your order, please ask a member of our team about the ingredients in our food. Our chefs are happy to cater for any dietary requirements.
Assorted sandwiches
Monkfish kebabs
Mini-crab and prawn cocktail
Crispy fried chicken strips
Cocktail pasties
Quiche Lorraine
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Fresh cafetiére of coffee
Food Allergies, Intolerances and Dietary Requirements
Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, nuts, fish and shellfish. Before you place your order, please ask a member of our team about the ingredients in our food. Our chefs are happy to cater for any dietary requirements.
The following options are also available to you, should you require something a little different to a wedding breakfast
Celebration Afternoon Tea
A selection of sandwiches, scones with jam & Cornish clotted cream, cakes and tea.
You can also add a glass of Laurent Perrier champagne
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Cornish Cream Tea with Champagne
Scones with jam & Cornish clotted cream, tea and a glass of champagne
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Cornish Cream Team with Prosecco
Scones with jam & Cornish clotted cream, tea and a glass of Prosecco
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Savoury Option
Canapés and a glass of Champagne
Selection of four canapés including vegetarian
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Canapés
Selection of four canapés including vegetarian
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All of the above options are for a minimum of six guests.
Food Allergies, Intolerances and Dietary Requirements
Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, nuts, fish and shellfish. Before you place your order, please ask a member of our team about the ingredients in our food. Our chefs are happy to cater for any dietary requirements.
Evening Functions
We are only able to offer evening functions for guests taking over the hotel during December and January each year. If you take over the hotel on this basis your evening function could have up to 120 guests, live bands, music, dancing or discos for a big all out bash.
This is subject to a minimum of 90 people staying overnight at an agreed bed and breakfast rate.
Hotel Rooms
Signature Rooms
Modern, contemporary rooms with garden and golf course views
Signature Suites
Signature Suites with lounge; golf course and garden views
Standard Rooms
Comfortable and spacious rooms but without the garden views
Time Together
Take some time out from your planning and preparations to enjoy some time with friends and family before your wedding. Get active or just sit back and relax, we can help you create a joyful pre-wedding day to remember.
Our leisure facilities include a 15m indoor pool, (complete with an open log fire), two all-weather tennis courts and a 9-hole, 18 tee parkland golf course.
Explore
Take a stroll through our woodland valley garden to reach our private foreshore on The Helford River. From here you and your friends could set out with our partners Koru Kayaking or Helford River Cruises to explore the river, perhaps taking in Frenchman’s Creek or the beautiful hamlet of Port Navas… keep your eyes peeled for cormorants, herons, seals and the occasional dolphins who have been known to put in an appearance.
We can help you arrange all sorts of outdoor pursuits such as archery, laser clay shooting; running excursions or Nordic walking.
Getting Wedding Ready
Our Natural Health Spa offers a variety of treatments to get you looking and feeling tip top. We’ll carry out a personal consultation in advance of any treatments to ensure you get the best out of your time with us. We have skincare ranges for all skin types, for men and women, and can advise on homecare routines as your wedding day approaches.
Groups of up to 20 can enjoy a seasonal spa day which includes a 45-minute treatment, a beautiful light lunch, use of the leisure facilities and, of course, a robe – essential attire for a day at a spa. Our seasonal spa days are designed to ensure your body gets the nourishment it needs.
And of course, we offer waxing, tinting, manicures and pedicures to make sure you’re wedding ready. Give our spa a call on 01326 252101 to discuss treatments, or a series of treatments, in the run up to your big day.
These days do get full quickly so please be sure to book as soon as you can.